Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a warm and welcoming place. Recent changes to school leadership have brought an energy and drive for further improving the school. Leaders have introduced a new ‘college values and expectations’ policy. Pupils consistently follow the new rules. This means that the college is a calm and orderly place in which to learn throughout the day. Sixth-form students like how their hard work and positive attitude to their studies are now being rewarded. Bullying does not worry pupils. They know that leaders will respond to any reported incidents of bullying and take effective action. Consequently, pupils say they feel safe. Leaders are highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve and many pupils realise these expectations. Leaders support pupils well in their career choices. Many sixth-form students go on to higher education, including Oxbridge. Pupils in Year 10 and 11 have clear plans for their future. This includes apprenticeships and further education. Leaders teach pupils how to become responsible, active citizens. They do this by giving them roles and responsibilities, such as mental health ambassadors. Pupils also donate food to a local foodbank.